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Add 42/16 and 36/45

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 36/45

42/16 + 36/45 is 137/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    42/16 = 42 × 45/16 × 45 = 1890/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    36/45 = 36 × 16/45 × 16 = 576/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/720 + 576/720 = 1890 + 576/720 = 2466/720
  5. 2466/720 simplified gives 137/40
  6. So, 42/16 + 36/45 = 137/40
    In mixed form: 317/40

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